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Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,250

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S   
Difference: $12,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,442

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S   
Difference: $11,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelXterraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPRO-4X1.4T S1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,370 $17,895 $20,895 $22,175 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,454 $17,179 $20,059 $21,288 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
iPod integration 260            
Floor mats   235 235 235 235 235 235
Alloy wheels   300          
iPod integration 214            
Floor mats   185 185 185 185 185 185
Alloy wheels   258          
Options (change) 260 535 235 235 235 235 235
Options (change) 214 443 185 185 185 185 185
Destination 825 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $31,455 $19,250 $21,950 $23,230 $26,050 $28,050 $28,950
Total Invoice $29,493 $18,442 $21,064 $22,293 $25,000 $26,920 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,599
Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelXterraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPRO-4X1.4T S1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6150hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M5T6T6T6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,455$19,250$21,950$23,230$26,050$28,050$28,950
Adjustments for Features-3,7700-2,615-3,440-6,920-7,770-5,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,685$19,250$19,335$19,790$19,130$20,280$23,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$205$660$0$1,150$3,950
Total Invoice$29,493$18,442$21,064$22,293$25,000$26,920$27,784
Adjustments for Features-3,5350-2,509-3,301-6,641-7,457-5,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,958$18,442$18,555$18,992$18,359$19,463$22,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$83$196$633$0$1,104$3,791

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelXterraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPRO-4X1.4T S1.4T SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     $150
5-speed manual $0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100 
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700      
FWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225      
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50      
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rack$300      
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50      
Cargo net$40      
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75      
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter$0   $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175      
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150      
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler   $200  $200
Skid plates$150      
Sunroof  $900 $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40      
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100      
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150     $150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Compass$0      
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Light bar$150      
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights     $50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150      
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0      
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
White-letter tires$0      
Total Value of Features$5,565$1,795$4,410$5,235$8,715$9,565$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,770$0$2,615$3,440$6,920$7,770$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5350-2,509-3,301-6,641-7,457-5,634

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122017
ModelXterraJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length178.7 in183.3 in
Width72.8 in70.0 in
Height74.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,144 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.7 ft3

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